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George B. Sellers, 82, of Derrs, Jackson Township, died Wednesday morning, April 22, 2026 at his home surrounded by his ...
04/23/2026

George B. Sellers, 82, of Derrs, Jackson Township, died Wednesday morning, April 22, 2026 at his home surrounded by his family.

Born September 27, 1943 at the Bloomsburg Hospital, he was a son of the late William Clark Sellers, who died March 10, 1981 and Mildred Jean (Moss) Sellers Derr, who died October 15, 2012. George and his wife, Paula D. (McMichael) Sellers, would have celebrated their 60th wedding anniversary on June 4th.

George attended Millville Schools and had been employed by Bloom Mills for more than 20 years. He was known as a very hard worker and a jack-of-all trades and did odd jobs including roofing, painting and carpentry work in the area.

He was an active member of Derrs Christian Church where he had served as a Deacon and an Elder over the years.

Surviving, in addition to his wife, Paula, are his three children: Paul Sellers and his wife, Heather, of Bellefonte; Matthew Sellers and his wife, Debra, of Berwick; Georgia Crawford and her husband, Garth, of Bloomsburg; six grandchildren and the following siblings: Ruth Evart and her husband, Martin; Donald Sellers; Barbara Griff and her husband, George; Gloria Woodside and her husband, Rick; Dale Sellers and his wife, Linda; David Sellers and his wife Josie; Beverly Lee and her husband, Garrett; Karl Sellers, and Marilyn Strauch and her husband, Garth as well as numerous nieces and nephews.

Along with his parents, he was preceded in death by his step father, Eugene Derr, Jr.; and two brothers: Darwin Blaine Sellers and Clark Sellers.

Funeral Services will be held Wednesday, April 29, 2026 at 11 A.M. at the McMichael Funeral Home, Inc., 4394 Red Rock Road, Benton (State Route 487) with Pastor Robert K. Andrews, officiating. A Viewing will be held Wednesday from 10 AM until the time of the service at 11. Burial will be in Elan Memorial Park, Lime Ridge. In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made in his memory to the Orangeville Veterans Home, P. O. Box 157, Orangeville, PA 17859.

The McMichael Funeral Home, Inc., of Benton, is honored to serve the Sellers Family. For online condolences or for additional information, please visit our website: www.mcmichaelfuneralhome.com

Allen E. Chapin, 87, of New Columbus Borough, died Sunday, April 19, 2026 at the home of his son and daughter-in-law, Ti...
04/21/2026

Allen E. Chapin, 87, of New Columbus Borough, died Sunday, April 19, 2026 at the home of his son and daughter-in-law, Tim and Susan Chapin, in Benton Township.

Born November 13, 1938 at the Bloomsburg Hospital, he was a son of the late Carl and Helen (Hess) Chapin. He was also preceded in death by his beloved wife of 57 years, Patricia A. (Masters) Chapin, on October 31, 2016.

Mr. Chapin was a member of the last graduating class of Huntington Mills High School in 1956.

He was an over the road truck driver and employed by the Wise Potato Chip Company of Berwick for 37 years and was credited with four million safe driving miles. After his retirement from Wise's, he drove for Chapin Sewage Disposal until an injury in 2023 at age 85. He also operated Allen Chapin Excavating for more than 30 years.

Mr. Chapin was the current Mayor of New Columbus Borough; a position he had maintained since 2009.

His hobbies included snowmobiling and motorcycling. He competed in races for both sports in the 1960's and 1970's. Allen and Pat would go on annual snowmobile and motorcycle trips across the United States and Canada, which included trips to Newfoundland. They also attended major motorcycle events such as Americade and Daytona Bike Week. He also really enjoyed eating breakfast with the "regulars" at the "Full Bull". He cherished the time that he spent playing games, especially Cad, with the great grandkids and looked forward to "game night".

He was a member of the Town Hill United Methodist Church and assisted with the church suppers and ice cream socials and festivals.
Surviving are his two sons: Todd A. Chapin and his partner, Beth, of Mifflinville; Timothy E. Chapin and his wife, Susan, of Benton; four grandchildren: Jeremy Chapin, James Chapin, Kayla Chapin and Allison Walter and her husband, Justin; great grandchildren: Hailey, Chase, Rylee, Mia, Ryder, Greyson, Elliana and Brooklyn. Also surviving are his brother, Roy Chapin and his wife, Kathleen, of Stillwater and a sister, Janice Monroe, of Shickshinny as well as nieces and nephews.

Along with his wife, Pat, and his parents, he was preceded in death by a brother-in-law, Abe Monroe.

Graveside Services will be held Friday, April 24, 2026 at 11 AM
at the New Columbus Cemetery, with Pastor Chris Long, Town Hill United Methodist Church, officiating. There will be no public viewing. In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made in his memory to the Town Hill United Methodist Church, 417 Town Hill Road, Shickshinny, PA 18655. The McMichael Funeral Home, Inc., Benton is honored to serve the Chapin Family. For online condolences or for additional information, please visit our website: www.mcmichaelfuneralhome.com

Barry E. Ribble, 61, of Bonney Lake, Washington and a Stillwater area native, died Sunday, April 12, 2026 in Bloomsburg ...
04/16/2026

Barry E. Ribble, 61, of Bonney Lake, Washington and a Stillwater area native, died Sunday, April 12, 2026 in Bloomsburg while visiting relatives.

Born February 26, 1965 at the Bloomsburg Hospital, he was a son of the late William Dexter Ribble, who died May 27th, 2016 and Barbara A. (Young) Ribble Derr, who died Dec. 11, 2011. He and his wife, Nancy M. (Hagen) Ribble, would have celebrated their 38th wedding anniversary on July 16th.

Barry was a graduate of Benton High School and then entered the U. S. Army. He faithfully and honorably served his country and retired after 25 years of active duty service as a Warrant Officer 4 in 2008. During his military career, he served in Desert Storm and Operation Iraqi Freedom. Following his retirement from active military in 2008, he worked as a government contractor until 2017 and later worked for the Civil Service (GS 14) at Joint Base Lewis-McChord.
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He was highly decorated and had been awarded the Meritorious Service Medal, the Army Commendation Medal (4th award); the Army Achievement Medal (4th award); the Army Good Conduct Medal (4th award), the National Defense Service Medal / Southwest Asia Service Medal with 3 bronze service stars, the Noncommissioned Officer's Professional Development Ribbon with Numeral 2; the Army Service Ribbon, the Overseas Service Ribbon (2nd award); the Kuwait Liberation Medal; the Expert Marksmanship Qualification; the Legion of Merit; the Bronze Star Medal; the Defense Medal (3rd Award), the Global War on Terrorism Development Ribbon (2nd award); Military Outstanding Volunteer Service Medal and the NATO Medal.

Barry attended Calvary Community Church in Sumner, Washington. He was also a member of the golf club and stock club in Puyallup, Washington.

His hobbies included golfing, cooking, spending time with his canine companion, Pho and he was an avid Steelers fan.

Surviving, in addition to his wife, Nancy, are his sister, Carol Ann Sherman and her husband, Clayton "Butch", of Louisa, Kentucky; William L. Ribble and his wife, Deb, of Chateaugay, New York; and sisters: Marilee Wagner, of Bloomsburg and Amy J. Kile and her husband, Bradley, of Orangeville, Also surviving are his mother-in-law, Lois Hagen; brother-in-law Jeff Hagen and his wife, Deb; and sister-in-law, Linda Hagen Smith and her husband, Andy; as well as numerous nieces, nephews and cousins.

Along with his parents, he was preceded in death by his step father, Donald L. "Butch" Derr on December 10, 1994.

Funeral Services will be held Monday, April 20th, 2026 at 11 A. M. at the McMichael Funeral Home, Inc., 4394 Red Rock Road, Benton (Rt. 487) with Pastor Scott L. Lyons, Stillwater Christian Church, officiating. Burial will be in the Stillwater Cemetery with full military honors. A Viewing will be held Monday from 10 AM until the time of the Service at McMichael's. In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made in his memory to: Wounded Warrior Project, P. O. Box 758516, Topeka, KS 66675-8516 (www.woundedwarriorproject.org) or to Tunnel to Towers Foundation, 2361 Hylan Blvd., Staten Island, NY 10306 (T2T.org) or the VFW Foundation, 406 W. 34th St., Suite 920, Kansas City, MO 64111 (vfwfoundation.org).

The McMichael Funeral Home, Inc., of Benton, is honored to serve the Ribble Family. For online condolences or for additional information, please visit our website: www.mcmichaelfuneralhome.com

Glen D. Ashelman, 75, of Benton Township, died Sunday, April 12, 2026 at Emmanuel Center for Nursing and Rehabilitation ...
04/14/2026

Glen D. Ashelman, 75, of Benton Township, died Sunday, April 12, 2026 at Emmanuel Center for Nursing and Rehabilitation in Danville where he had been a resident for the past month.

Born December 23, 1950 at the old Berwick Hospital, he was a son of the late Doyle L. Ashelman, who died September 20, 1990 and Helen M. (Briggum) Ashelman, who died July 21, 2009. He and his wife, Judith A. (Janney) Ashelman would have celebrated their 49th wedding anniversary on May 7th.

Glen was a 1969 graduate of Benton High School. While in high school, he was a member of 4-H and Future Farmers of America. He worked part time as needed for Benton Township and was co-owner and operator of Gotta-Gro Farms in Benton Township for 48 years. In his younger years, he had also worked for the former Collins Tools Co. in Stillwater and more recently was employed by Penn-DOT for 10 years.

He was a member of St. James United Church of Christ, where he served as a Deacon and was a past president of St. James Cemetery Association. He was treasurer of the local Eastern Milk Producers; a delegate for Milk Marketing, Inc. as well as a delegate for Dairy Farmers of America. He was also an auditor for Benton Township and a member of the North Mountain Fire Company where he served as bookkeeper.

An avid outdoorsman, Glen also enjoyed hunting and was known to be a "jack-of-all-trades". He especially loved spending time with his family and was known to be a caring, respectful and kind-hearted soul, always willing to lend a hand to help anyone.

Surviving, in addition to his wife, Judith, are his son, Timothy W. Ashelman; a brother, Richard Ashelman and a sister, Dorothy L. Long as well as nieces and nephews.

Funeral Services will be held Saturday, April 18, 2026 at 11 AM at the McMichael Funeral Home, Inc., 4394 Red Rock Road, Benton (State Route 487). Burial will be in St. James Cemetery, Fishing Creek Township. A Viewing will be held Saturday from 10 AM until the time of the service at McMichael's. In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made in his memory to the American Cancer Society, P. O. Box 3125, Williamsport, PA 17701-0125.

The McMichael Funeral Home, Inc., of Benton, is honored to serve the Ashelman Family. For online condolences or for additional information, please visit our website: www.mcmichaelfuneralhome.com

Richard G. Yule, affectionately known as Dick, passed peacefully in his Berwick home on April 8, 2026, surrounded by his...
04/13/2026

Richard G. Yule, affectionately known as Dick, passed peacefully in his Berwick home on April 8, 2026, surrounded by his loving family. He was a devoted husband, father, grandfather, and great-grandfather whose life was rooted in family, faith, and the land he cherished.

Dick was born in Ilion, NY in 1941 to the late Robert Yule and Dorothy Edgett Hoke. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his sister, Donna Yule and son-in-law, Randy Barrette. He is survived by his wife, Virginia, half-brother, Larry (Margo), children Debbie (Ted) Holk, Dave (Sandie) Yule, Dottie Barrette, Diana (Keith) Cariani, Dan (Jamie) Yule, Daphne (Jeremy) Bialecki, and Darlene (Ilene) Yule, 28 grandchildren including their significant others, and 22 great grandchildren.

Dick was married to the love of his life for 66 years, a partnership built on deep affection, shared values, and unwavering commitment. Together they raised seven children and created a family that was always the center of their world. He was especially proud of his grandchildren and great‑grandchildren, whose lives brought him endless joy.

An accomplished and award‑winning dairy farmer, Dick was respected internationally for his skill as a breeder of Holstein cows. His love of farming was more than a career—it was a calling. He took considerable pride in his work and left a lasting mark on the dairy community through decades of stewardship, innovation, and integrity. In the 1990s, Dick and Virginia converted Yule’s Pride Farm from dairy into an organic compost and greenhouse business, which is how they met so many of their friends.

Known for his quick wit and warm smile, Dick was always ready with a joke and never tired of telling—and listening to—stories from the past. His sense of humor, strong work ethic, and appreciation for tradition endeared him to friends, family, and neighbors alike.

More than anything else, Dick treasured his family. His greatest accomplishments were not measured by awards or recognition, but by the lives he touched and the values he passed on. His presence will be deeply missed and lovingly remembered.

A memorial service celebrating Dick's life will be held on Saturday, May 2, 2026 at 11 a.m. at the McMichael Funeral Home, Inc., 4394 Red Rock Road, Benton, PA 17814. A visitation will precede the service beginning at 10 a.m. where the family will receive friends and loved ones.

In lieu of flowers, donations can be made in Dick's memory to: Columbia County 4-H: https://secure.ddar.psu.edu/s/1218/2014/index.aspxsid=1218&gid=1&pgid=658&cid=2321&dids=2614&bledit=1&appealcode=AD6ER

The McMichael Funeral Home, Inc., of Benton, is honored to serve the Yule family. For full obituary, online condolences, and additional information, please visit our website: www.mcmichaelfuneralhome.com

Trudie W. (Wenner) Welliver, 68, of Millville, passed at her home on Sunday, April 5, 2026 with her loving husband and d...
04/07/2026

Trudie W. (Wenner) Welliver, 68, of Millville, passed at her home on Sunday, April 5, 2026 with her loving husband and daughters by her side.

Born November 12, 1957 at the Bloomsburg Hospital, she was a daughter of Jessie M. (Fine) Wenner Whitenight, of Benton, and the late Leonard J. Wenner, who died in 1975. She and her beloved husband, Howard B. Welliver II, would have celebrated their 47th wedding anniversary in September.

Trudie was a 1975 graduate of Benton High School and then earned her R. N. degree from the Williamsport Hospital. She was employed as a Pediatrics R. N. for 34 years at the Williamsport Hospital, now UPMC. She later worked at the Eye Center for Central Pennsylvania in Allenwood for seven years, until her retirement.

She was an active member of Stillwater Christian Church and she faithfully attended her ladies Sunday School Class and Bible Studies over the years.

Trudie especially cherished the time that she spent with her grandchildren and enjoyed playing games with them. She also enjoyed quilting, scrapbooking and playing Scrabble with her 98 year old mother. She also had a great love for music which she passed on to her daughters and grandchildren.

Surviving, in addition to her mother, Jessie, and her husband, Howard B. Welliver II, are her two daughters: Abigail Dekker, and her five children, of Lancaster; Brooke Kehoe and her husband, Jason, and their six children, of Bloomsburg; and a sister, Sandra Morris and her husband, Tom, of Orangeville.

Along with her father, Leonard J. Wenner, she was preceded in death by a sister, Linda E. Morris, who died Nov. 30, 2019 and by her stepfather, Hobart D. Whitenight on June 19, 2019.

Funeral Services will be held Monday, April 13, 2026 at 11 AM at the Stillwater Christian Church, 39 McMichael Street, Stillwater. Pastors Jeff Farley, Chris Mulpas and Scott Lyons will officiate with a luncheon to follow the funeral service at the Church. Private burial will be in St. James Cemetery. Friends and Relatives will be received at the Church on Monday, April 13th, from 9:30 AM until the time of the Service at 11 at the Church. In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made in her memory to Your Loving Choices, 904 Market St., Bloomsburg, PA 17815 (www.yourlovingchoices.org), or St. Jude's Children's Research Hospital, 501 St. Jude Place, Memphis, TN 38105-9959 (www.stjude.org); or Smile Train, P. O. Box 96231, Washington, DC 20090-6231 (www.smiletrain.org)

Please join us as we joyfully celebrate the life of Trudie Wenner Welliver in a tribute to the Lord as we come together to honor Trudie's life, love and legacy.

The McMichael Funeral Home, Inc., of Benton, is honored to serve the Welliver Family. For online condolences or for additional information, please visit our website: www.mcmichaelfuneralhome.com

William W. "Woody" Ertwine, 75, of Benton Township, died Thursday, April 2, 2026 at the Geisinger Medical Center, Danvi...
04/03/2026

William W. "Woody" Ertwine, 75, of Benton Township, died Thursday, April 2, 2026 at the Geisinger Medical Center, Danville.

Born July 27, 1950 in Berwick, he was a son of the late Warren A. Ertwine, Sr., who died in 2000 and Izora Viola (Hosler) Ertwine, who died in 2008.

Woody was a graduate of Benton High School in 1968. He was a Benton Township Supervisor for 42 years and in his younger years was employed by the Berwick AC&F as a welder for 15 years.

He loved welding but especially cherished the time that he spent with his family and grandchildren and attending their sporting events.

Surviving, are his wife, Alice (Volanski) Ertwine, whom he married in 1968; a son, Chris Ertwine and his wife, Stacey, of Benton; his granddaughters: Kalie, Kelsey and Carissa Ertwine; his siblings: David C. Ertwine, of Harrisburg; Darlene K. Moss, of Benton; Cynthia E. Howey and her husband, Peter, of Stroudsburg as well as numerous nieces and nephews.
Also surviving are his sisters-in-law: Kay Gerstlauer and her husband, John; Fran Seward and her husband, Tom; Rhonda Boiwka and her husband, Donnie.

Along with his parents, he was preceded in death by a brother, Warren A. Ertwine, Jr. and by a sister, Donna L. Stiger.

Funeral Services will be held Tuesday, April 7, 2026 at 11 AM at the McMichael Funeral Home, Inc., 4394 Red Rock Road, Benton (State Route 487) with Pastor Scott Lyons, Stillwater Christian Church, officiating. Burial will be in St. Gabriel's Cemetery. A Viewing will be held Monday, April 6th, from 5 to 7 PM at McMichael's. In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made in his memory to the Stillwater Christian Church, 39 McMichael Street, Stillwater, PA 17878.

The McMichael Funeral Home, Inc., Benton is honored to serve the Ertwine Family. For online condolences or additional information, please visit our website: www.mcmichaelfuneralhome.com

Janice Leora (Souder) Shultz, 89, of Benton, died Thursday, April 2, 2026 at Wayne Memorial Hospital in Honesdale, PA.Bo...
04/03/2026

Janice Leora (Souder) Shultz, 89, of Benton, died Thursday, April 2, 2026 at Wayne Memorial Hospital in Honesdale, PA.

Born November 19, 1936 in Bloomsburg, she was a daughter of the late Carl & Opal (Chamberlain) Souder.

Janice was a 1954 graduate of Bloomsburg High School and then graduated in 1958 from Bloomsburg State Teachers College. She taught elementary school at Berwick and Bloomsburg School Districts and later became a substitute teacher for Berwick and Benton. Janice was a member of the Benton United Methodist Church and in her later years attended the Benton United Presbyterian Church.

She enjoyed doing arts and crafts and was especially talented with her needlepoint embroidery. She was an avid reader and puzzler. She loved to watch all sports, but especially enjoyed watching Tennis, Phillies Baseball and Eagles Football. She was very community minded and generously gave time to the local food bank. Above all, her family was the center of her world, and she found her deepest happiness as a mother, grandmother, and great-grandmother.

Janice is survived by her three children, Eugene (Debra) Shultz of Hawley, PA; Robert Shultz of Waterloo, NY; and Patricia (Chris) Bankes of Exton, PA; grandchildren, Alexandria (Richard) McCulloch, CJ Shultz, Zachary Shultz, Ariana (Gregory) Herrmann, Dani Shultz, Stephanie (Matthew) Lashner, and Rachael Bankes; great-grandchildren, Charles McCulloch, Mabel McCulloch, and Lincoln Bernard Herrmann; and many nieces and nephews. In addition to her parents, Janice is preceded in death by her husband, Bernard E. Shultz, who died September 11, 2025 and a brother, Eugene Souder, who died in 1938.

Private graveside services will be held by the family at the Benton Cemetery.

In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to the Northern Columbia Community and Cultural Center, 42 Community Drive, P.O. Box 305, Benton, PA 17814.

The McMichael Funeral Home, Inc., of Benton, is honored to serve the Shultz family. For online condolences or additional information, please visit our website: www.mcmichaelfuneralhome.com.

Edwin Allen "Ed" Kocher, 82, of Benton Township, died early Thursday morning, April 2, 2026 at Celebration Villa in Berw...
04/02/2026

Edwin Allen "Ed" Kocher, 82, of Benton Township, died early Thursday morning, April 2, 2026 at Celebration Villa in Berwick.

Born September 27, 1943 in Bloomsburg, he was a son of the late Carl P. Kocher, who died January 28, 2000 and Florence I. (Burwell) Kocher, who died May 5, 2010. He and his wife, Dorothy M. (Dendler) Kocher, celebrated their 60th wedding anniversary on January 22nd.

Ed was a 1962 graduate of Benton High School. He faithfully and honorably served his country in the U. S. Army from 1966 to 1969 and served a tour in Germany.

He had been employed for many years at PP&L where he was a supervisor. He later worked for Robert Ryman Enterprises for 20 years until his retirement. He also served as the zoning officer for Benton Borough, Benton Township and Sugarloaf Township for many years.

Ed was a member of the Benton United Methodist Church. He was a member of Oriental Lodge, No. 460, F. & A. M. of Orangeville; the Caldwell Consistory of Bloomsburg and the Irem Temple Shrine of Dallas.

An avid outdoorsman, Ed was a member of the Bryan Run Hunting Club in Hills Grove.

Surviving, in addition to his wife, Dorothy, are his two sons: E. Allen Kocher, II and his wife, Laura, of Orangeville; Eric C. Kocher and his wife, Kelly, of Benton; five grandchildren: Allison Hack and her husband, Michael; Bradley Kocher and his wife, Samantha; Carly Kocher, Max Kocher and Cale Kocher; a great granddaughter, Mabel Hack as well as a sister, Kay Kline and her husband, David, of Enola.

Along with his parents, he was preceded in death by a sister, Shirley Kocher-Keller on September 27, 2025.

Funeral Services will be held Monday, April 6, 2026 at 11 AM at the McMichael Funeral Home, Inc., 4394 Red Rock Road, Benton (State Route 487) with Rev. Ken Lewis, Benton Christian Church, officiating. Burial will be in the Laurel Hill Cemetery, Orangeville. A viewing will be held Monday from 10 AM until the time of the service at 11 at McMichael's. In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made in his memory to the Patterson Grove Camp Meeting/ Boarding Hall Renovations, 1128 Bethel Hill Road, Shickshinny, PA 18655.

The Kocher family would like to sincerely thank Celebration Villa and Compassus Hospice for the wonderful care that they provided to Ed.

The McMichael Funeral Home is honored to serve the Kocher Family. For online condolences or additional information, please visit our website: www.mcmichaelfuneralhome.com

Donald Jay Kelchner, Jr., a true gentleman, 93, of Orangeville, passed away on March 24, 2026 at the Geisinger Medical C...
03/26/2026

Donald Jay Kelchner, Jr., a true gentleman, 93, of Orangeville, passed away on March 24, 2026 at the Geisinger Medical Center in Danville.

He was born on February 1, 1933 in Fairmount Springs to the late Donald & Dorothy (Hunter) Kelchner.

Donald graduated from Bloomsburg High School, Class of 1951 and immediately enlisted in the U.S. Air Force where he served 4 years in active duty and 34 years in the Air National Guard. During his military service he served a tour of duty in Korea during the war. Donald worked at the Orangeville Post Office for a total of 43 years where he served as the Postmaster for 32 of those years. During his life he has been a member of various organizations including the National Assoc. of Postmasters (NAPUS); a past commander of the Bloomsburg American Legion Post 273; Orangeville Oriental Lodge F&AM; Caldwell Consistory; Bloomsburg Elks, Moose, and V.F.W.; Orangeville Fire Co.; Orangeville Sportsmen Club; and most recently the Agency on Aging and the Columbia County Historical Society. He enjoyed traveling.

He is survived by his loving wife, Janet (Shuman) Kelchner, with whom he shared 66 years of marriage; sons, Thomas and his wife, Carrie of Gettysburg and Douglas and his wife, Kristina of Berwick; grandchildren, Ryan, Sarah, and Anthony Kelchner, and Natalee Shultz (Zach); great-grandchildren, Zander and Zailee Shultz; sister, Jean Kujawa and her husband Thomas of California; and numerous nieces and nephews.

In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his brothers, Carl and Millard Kelchner.

Funeral services will be held on Tuesday, March 31, 2026 at 2 p.m. at the McMichael Funeral Home, Inc., 4394 Red Rock Rd, Benton, PA 17814. A visitation will precede the service beginning at 12:30 p.m. where the family will receive friends and loved ones. Interment at Elan Memorial Park with full military honors will take place immediately following the services at the funeral home.

In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made to Emmanuel Lutheran Church in Mainville, 146 Church Rd, Bloomsburg, PA 17815.

The McMichael Funeral Home, Inc., of Benton, is honored to serve the Kelchner family. For online condolences or additional information, please visit our website: www.mcmichaelfuneralhome.com.

Edward Ruckel, 95, formerly of Berwick passed away on March 23, 2026 at the Meadows Nursing and Rehabilitation Center in...
03/26/2026

Edward Ruckel, 95, formerly of Berwick passed away on March 23, 2026 at the Meadows Nursing and Rehabilitation Center in Dallas, PA.

Born September 5, 1930 in West Nanticoke, a son of the late Bruce and Mildred (Smith) Rockel.

Edward attended Shickshinny High School before he enlisted in the U.S. Army to serve our country. During his military service he was stationed in Germany and then served in the Arlington National Cemetery Honor Guard, an accomplishment he was very proud of. He enjoyed hunting, fishing, gardening, working outdoors, attending family functions, and trips to the casino in his later years. He is also a former member of the Shickshinny V.F.W.

He is survived by his children, Edward P. Ruckel of Shickshinny, Gail Homyack of Pittston, and Lori Nesbitt and her husband, Ronald of South Carolina; seven grandchildren; 21 great-grandchildren; and sisters, Linda Killian and her husband, John of Shickshinny Valley, Janice Sink and her husband, Richard of Beach Haven, and Thelma Shoemaker of Shickshinny.

In addition to his parents, Edward is preceded in death by his wife, Georgean Ruckel; two grandchildren, Ralph and Eddie Paul; brothers, Walter and Eugene Ruckel; and a daughter-in-law, Debbie Ruckel.

A Celebration of Life will take place at a later date to be announced by the family.

The McMichael Funeral Home, Inc., of Benton, is honored to serve the Ruckel family. For online condolences or additional information, please visit our website: www.mcmichaelfuneralhome.com.

Shirley Dawn (Lamon) Young, of 96 Mifflin X Road, Mifflinville, passed away peacefully at home, surrounded by her family...
03/19/2026

Shirley Dawn (Lamon) Young, of 96 Mifflin X Road, Mifflinville, passed away peacefully at home, surrounded by her family, on March 17, 2026, leaving behind a legacy of love, kindness, and unwavering devotion to her family and friends.

She was predeceased in 2011 by the love of her life, her husband, Robert C. Young, with whom she shared 61 years of marriage; her brother, Donald Lamon; and her parents, Mary and Leo Lamon.

Shirley was a woman whose warmth could be felt by everyone she met. She lived her life with compassion, strength, and generosity, always putting others before herself. Her presence brought comfort, her laughter brought joy, and her wisdom guided those fortunate enough to know her.

She cherished her role as a supportive wife, mother, grandmother, and great-grandmother above all else. Shirley is survived by her loving children, Jan Young Heller (Bethlehem), Mark Young (Mifflinville) and his wife, Diane, and Kelly Young (Mifflinville) and his wife, Maria; her beloved grandchildren, Jenna Berninger Roller (Trace), Emily Young Johnson (Nathan), Brianne Young, Ryan Young (Ellexis), and Hayley Young; and her treasured great-grandchildren, Giavanna Grutza, Maliyah Kearney, Barrett Roller, Grant Johnson, Bowen Roller, and Evan Johnson. Her family was the center of her world, and she created a home filled with care, support, and countless memories that will be treasured forever.

Shirley found joy in life’s simple pleasures. She loved flower gardening, putting puzzles together, and playing cards. In her earlier years, she enjoyed riding motorcycles and snowmobiles with family and friends. She took great pride in maintaining her large, expansive lawn, often spending hours mowing and caring for it. She was active in Christian Women’s groups and participated in many church-related activities, reflecting her deep faith and commitment to her community. She was also extremely generous, supporting many Christian charities. Shirley loved to travel, especially when she could persuade Bob to join her on trips, including cruises to Alaska and travels through Italy. She was well known for her baking—especially her excellent pies—and her world-class applesauce, which will be fondly remembered by all who had the pleasure of enjoying it.

She is deeply missed by her loved ones, who will carry her memory in their hearts always. Though she is no longer with us, her love and influence will continue to live on in the lives she touched.

A viewing will be held Monday, March 23, from 6:00 to 8:00 PM at St. John’s Lutheran Church, 5th and Race Streets, Mifflinville, PA. A Celebration of Life will be held on Tuesday, March 24, at 11:00 AM, with a viewing preceding the service, beginning at 10 AM all at St. John’s Lutheran Church. Burial will follow at Mifflinville Cemetery alongside her husband.

In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to Camp Victory, Millville, PA (http://campvictory.org); AGAPE, 851 Railroad St., P.O. Box 424, Bloomsburg, PA 17815 (http://agapelovefromabove.org); or Animal Resource Center, P.O. Box 439, Bloomsburg, PA 17815 (http://nokillARC.org).

The McMichael Funeral Home, Inc., of Benton is honored to serve the Young family. For online condolences or additional information, please visit our website: www.mcmichaelfuneralhome.com.

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